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A neighborhood bakery in Los Angeles needs help replacing a commercial oven after a break-in.

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William S. Ramos
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For fifteen years I have run a neighborhood bakery in Los Angeles. In July, a break-in took a commercial oven. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,600 goes: • Initial stock: flour, butter and sugar: $710 • Working capital for the first month: $270 • Replacing a commercial oven: $1,620 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Keith Wood

    sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

    • Chinmay K. Bhatt

      rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

      • Idowu Ngozika YusufPhoto verified

        Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. God bless.

        • Efe Kaplan

          Best of luck, William. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

          • Fumiko Satomi Endo

            Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles!

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